The Officers

Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Poland joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1989, at age 17 in Sarnia, Ontario, in the rank of private. Shortly thereafter, he enrolled in undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Western Ontario (“UWO”) in London. While in his first year of studies, he was selected from the ranks, and appointed as an officer with the 1st Hussars, an Armoured Corps Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. More about Lt. Col. Poland >

Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Rainville, CD is a retired high school teacher and Principal with the Waterloo Region School Board.

His interest in the military surfaced in 1960 when he joined the Army Cadets in Sturgeon Falls. Four years later he enlisted in the Algonquin Regiment as a Corporal and was an instructor at the Army Cadet Camp Ipperwash during the summers of 1964-66. More about Hon Col. Rainville >

His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is a member of the British Royal Family, and the third child (and second son) of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Throughout its gallant existence, the RHFC Officers have been both leaders in the Canadian Military as well as leaders in the Waterloo Region community. As such, the current Officer Membership of the RHFC welcomes you to this website and hopes to provide you with current information regarding our contributions to the greater community and on how you can share in our challenges and accomplishments.